UPDATE: Ross University to shut down operation in Dominica

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told the nation that Ross University has taken a decision to leave Dominica.

Skerrit said in an address to the nation on Friday morning, that very soon the university will announce its departure from the country.

This disclosure from the prime minister comes against the background of mounting speculation over the past several months as to whether Ross would return to Dominica after the university, following the devastating passage of Hurricane Maria, relocated its operations to St. Kitts and the state of Tennessee in the US.

Government received formal notification of Ross’s decision a few days ago.

“Since Hurricane Maria, the officials of Dominica have been in constant contact with officials from Ross to see how we could cushion the impact of Maria. Over the last ten months, we explored all options that one could think of in our discussions with Ross, At the end of the day, the officials of Ross, like any other business person, reserve and exercise the right of the shareholders and many interests to include but not limited to parents, students, faculty and sponsors,” Skerrit remarked.

The prime minister directly attributed Ross’s departure from storm-battered Dominica, to the passage of Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria and insists that had it not been for these two weather systems, “there would never have been any consideration of Ross’s departure from Dominica.”

“Let us make it very clear that Ross loves Dominica and Dominica loves Ross,” Skerrit said pointing out that just a few years ago, the partnership agreement between Ross and the Dominica government was renewed for twenty-five more years.

He said he is satisfied that Ross “tried everything” to remain in Dominica and because of their continued “love and connection with Dominica,” they had agreed to keep open the door for the return of several aspects of their US five billion dollar operation. He said government is now positioning itself to take advantage of such opportunities in the future.

“However, notwithstanding our understanding of the decision, we made the point to them that the forty years of our association is not forty days and it’s only fair that in any marriage of forty years, that if there is to be a parting of ways, there should be at least a sharing of the fruit of those forty years. Ross has agreed to this in principle and we are now at an advanced stage of negotiations as to how best Ross can thank Dominica for those forty years,” the prime minister revealed.

While admitting that it would be presumptuous of him to anticipate what the final decision will be as the specifics were still being discussed, Skerrit said he and his team had made some very strong and reasonable suggestions that he hopes will be accepted by Ross University.

“Suffice to say that the first and foremost in my consideration was for Ross to leave a lasting tangible monument to the warmth of the friendship that existed between Dominica and Ross University…….secondly, Ross is into education. Ross has benefited hundreds of Dominicans over the years. So, henceforth ordinary Dominicans desirous of pursuing studies in medicine or related studies will continue to access the relevant scholarships at Ross University,”

The Prime Minister and his team are also seeking some “tangible assistance” from Ross for many businesses that will be negatively impacted by the University’s departure from Dominica, to help those businesses re-position themselves in the economy.

Government plans to meet with the individuals affected and to discuss the future, and to share with them the plans for them specifically, and the country in general, the prime minister promised.

Below is a video of the entire address by the Prime Minister.

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231 Comments

Simon lestrade

August 8, 2018

How stupid can you guys be to BELIEVE DNO lies and deciet? Listen Mia Mottley s response and compare it, plus Ross have a vet school in St. Kitts still and if they they had to penalize one person who resides in St Kitts they would’ve removed their operation their too.

Lennox and his baboons are busy reporting false information to the Dominican public for power again through this UWP Operative endeavour. St Lucia News Online had the real facts. DNO is Rubbish.

“The lack of loyalty should be enough motivation for government to seize the campus & all property and make available to a successor Medical School.”

Now the Americans owners – Adtalem considering transfer of Ross campus property to government – the handing over of the Ross University’s Portsmouth Campus property to government could be part of a “separation” arrangement in the dissolution of what Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described as a forty year marriage between Ross and Dominica.

I spoke from legal experience & business expertise as to a political solution. Out of politics – many questioned my motives – well here it is – the “Americans” are not taking away your toilet paper … they want to use the property to compensate for the damages they are causing from breaking their agreements.

Dominicans, You all are extremely fortunate that Ross actually chose Dominica as one of her spots to build as university. There are several reason why you all have been so “lucky” they even kept that university for such a long time.

1. Allu have no airport.

2. Alluhave never had an airport.

3. Allu will never have an airport.

4. Only people on a suicide mission travels to and from Dominica, because…

5. Allu have no airport.

6. Allu have no roads.

7. Ninety nine percent of the roads are full of pot holes.

8. No REAL entertainment.

9. No night life.

10. Not enough social life. They’re bored,nothing to look forward too.

11. Allu have no airport.

12. No reliable airline. It takes a million hours to fly to and from Dominica

13. Allu have no airport.

14. The families of Ross university students have great difficulty visiting their offspring.

My fellow Dominicans, in the early 1980’s two ministers of government in the Eugenia Charles’s administration threatened to close Ross university over an African student who claimed racism when in fact he had failed his grades due to lack of effort in his studies. Mike Douglas and Jenner Armour, although being on the opposite on many political issues formed an alliance to fight against the two ministers because they recognized how important Ross was to the north and they prevailed. Where has Ian Douglas been ? it would be a damn shame if the Portsmouth constituency reelect Ian and moreover the ministers of the north including the prime minister who have abdicated their responsibilities. I have said it before and I will say it again: We do not have any minister in the current government who can articulate any position. They are weak and lack innovation, foresightedness, acumen and the ability to communicate. They do not demonstrate any erudition. We need to get this government out !

Dominica cannot be a serious country. That is the only democratic country in the world, where the Government could be partly responsible for the lost of approximately 30% of its GDP, and that Government could still be in control of the country. Their are also the CBI passports scandal and National parrots scandal. Don’t forget, their are at least three persons who once held its passports that were arrested for money laundering and other charges. I wonder what is next instore for us, please God, help us.

Ross is a business venture… Not in a ‘couple’ relationship with Dominica! Until we start respecting business ventures (large or small) like we really depend on them, they will all leave.

Think about it. There have been so many of us in the Diaspora who have attempted to return to Dominica but we are quickly forced out. Dominica is not a welcoming place…perhaps we should learn to appreciate what we have.

My take is, UWP and it’s supporters do no wrong . To them they are the beginning and the end. No matter what one would say, tell, or do, once its not coming from THAT special BREED of creatures you are always wrong and prepare to be be slaughtered . Expect any and everthing from THEM to bring disgrace and to see the country down fall. Remember they wrote to the IMF to stop the IMF from assisting the country. They went on CBS to degrade the country. They have used every outlet they can find possible to belittle Dominica and discourage those interested in assisting in the country’s development.. Yet them hypocrites and traitors say they love the country…………………. Now THEY blaming the Governmment and Skerrit. My QUESTION is, in a time like this after Maria, if UWP was in power would the situation be any different? Would Lennox prevented ROSS from making its move? Why are THEY not saying Ross MOVED because of their behavior.

Dominica received security patrol boats from the state Department, skeritt refuse to put the two boats to work. he went on to call the US blue eyes imperialist. can you all not see how unwelcome the American must have felt?

Hello and good morning my people. Well our Prime Minister seems to be saying that Ross is leaving and that’s a benefit to our country. Well they stole our historian and our government rewarded their company with new construction contracts without complaining. Now Ross is moving to Barbados and he’s sounding like it’s in our benefit. Always remember to keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer.

I am a Ross student. I finished my courses and left the island in august just before maria hit. My heart goes out to you all for the chaos that maria caused and the damage it did to your beautiful island. I believe that ross left for one very basic and quite apparent reason. Dominica is very poorly developed. Even in the best of times the roads are very rough, there is extremely limited shopping, dining, and airport access. Ross felt that the island’s infrastructure was very poor and fragile. The inability of the island to rapidly recover and provide for the campus and its students was a deciding factor. The island struggled to provide for the needs of the students in the very best of times let alone after a major storm. Very poor infrastructure and the inability to organize a sufficient releif effort following maria. Blame it on whomever or whatever you like. I wish you all well and I hope the best for your people and nation going into the future.

While I enjoyed my experience on the island, I knew it was for a very short term…So I made the best of it.

However the main issue is how poor the infrastructure is. It was only a matter of time until something like this happened, it’s no surprise. I am happy that Dominica is a “nature island”, as it really adds to her unique charm. But when you don’t have a half decent airport or a well staffed medical center/hospital in Portsmouth, it becomes a house of cards. Dominica was very lucky to have had this type of relationship with Ross for 40 years, but the island, the govt, did NOTHING to make use of that situation and the citizens are now ultimately suffering. They have had several decades to build upon that relationship…Roadways, emergency services, transportation, etc.

The people of Dominica are some of the warmest and friendliest I have ever met. Sadly, the elected officials are about as corrupt as any other politician…

Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque – my response to you and my fellow Dominicans from PM Skerrit & to all sun dry: – – – Until that time, when every one of you/us – realize – that we all have a crucial role to play in Dominica’s present and thus in its unfolding future – we shall remain divided because of petty politics. We will continue to lose to all others … other islands – like Barbados.

Micheal, we all have crucial parts to play; However, part of that is not to prop up an idiot like Roosevelt Skerrit, that everything he touches turns to ash!

Roosevelt Skerrit has destroyed Dominica completely!

Number One: That guy is the most corrupted human I’ve ever encountered in my life! He believes that all it takes to run a country is tell lies to the people, by making promises, how can you in good conscience support someone such as Roosevelt Skerrit unless, you are benefiting something from him directly?

Micheal the theory goes; a nation takes about twenty-five years to build itself. After eighteen years of Roosevelt rule our nation should show some sign of progress, but what we have under Roosevelt, all we see is the country spiraling down, it is in reverse! To be frank; ours is a failed State!

Are you suggesting that Dominican should return Roosevelt to power for another five years? The nation people should be in the streets this day protesting demanding…

The nation people should be in the streets this day protesting demanding Roosevelt resignation, or a coup d’etat would be appropriate; the same as Charles Savarin organized in 1979.

Rather than Roosevelt, and his clowns such Tongue admit their incompetents and accept that it is their inability to run the country, which caused every company which employed a significant amount of people: Ross the most recent to leave.

The fool Tongue out there talking crap about Ferry boat will give visitors access to Dominica, where do people like Tongue come from?

Under a rock or some other planet?

Now the fool Roosevelt sitting there lying, in his depressed condition talking he has something to match Ross, where did he hide his thing to match for more than twenty years?

All of Roosevelt lies has failed him, he is like a plucked bird stripped of all his corrupted feathers, there is no way out of this for Roosevelt, this new lie will help to sink you!

False, We have other hotels, Is fort young, secret bay and the others every at full capacity? “At full capacity we will produce more jobs and revenue in one year than we ever got from Ross” 1) Where are the facts for this? Do you know how much money we got in a year from Ross, what are the projection for those hotels 2) Getting to Dominica is very hard. Barbados, St lucia have international air ports AND 5 star hotels, what brings them to Dominica and not there. 3) What makes you think those hotels will be at peak capacity 24/7, we cant even get cruise ships here year round. Terrible point by you, no facts

Meantime if there is a mass casualty tonight: No xray or only for xtreme emergenies …about 1 week ow No surgeries or only for extreme emergencies..like one room available…about 3 weeks now No liver function test or only in extreme emergencies …about 3 weeks now No kidney function tests or only in extreme emergencies …about 3 weeks now

Take note Dominica: “As a CEO I sometimes have to make very difficult decisions. It is with a heavy heart I make the decision to leave Dominica.” She went on, “…But my job is to position RUSM for the future and for us the future is Barbados”

Just watch their misleading faces in the picture .One clown,one dotard,an accomplished idiot,an unadulterated buffoon.Part of DLP team of MISLEADERS. Where The Wicked Rule The People MOURN This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party

Ultimately, it is the customer who calls the shots. The customer is NOT Ross. The customer is the student who attends Ross, the parent who pay for his / her child to go to Ross, the hospital that will hire graduates of Ross…..When we try to understand who these people are, we will stop providing what makes us happy and provide what makes them happy…..and we will not drop the ball

“Question: Why is it so difficult for us to think outside the box? Why does Dominicans – i.e we – make politics block any vision? RUSM leaving Dominica is not about Skerrit, or Labor, or Freedom or Workers. It is about the economy of all Dominicans. “(Micheal Davis).

Guy that is a very stupid comment; it has everything to do with Roosevelt and the Labor Party, and the stupid ones like you who only see red and Roosevelt!

Who is the Prime Minister of Dominica for the past eighteen years, and five years prior to that; the years when the coalition of which Roosevelt was part of where the destruction of our nation began?

It was a combination Labor Freedom party which screwed the country to this day. Talking fart on political platform cannot develop a country.

It takes industries to provide jobs to the people, how many sustainable jobs via industries has Roosevelt brought to the country since he is Prime Minister?

You sound like the ju ju. Ross made a business decision it is that simple. What would you and your party have done to prevent Ross from leaving after they were affected by two storms within two years. Air access to Dominica is still a problem, the attempt by the UWP to build an International airport turned out to be a financial disaster, the current labour administration is paying back the loan taken by the UWP to build this airport and we have not one inch of runaway to show for it. The reason for this is that the UWP got the loan for the airport and used the money on other things like paying civil servants. With an international airport Ross MIGHT have stayed.

What is wrong with you people? You want the PM to build an international airport, you want a shopping mall, a hospital, new roads, new bridges, new schools, and lastly stop a major hurricane s from hit Dominica. Stop Hating, take a look around the community where you live and start from there. Clean the dirty sidewalks, the stinky gutters, put your garbage in the proper places, take pride in where you live and maybe things might change. Do ask what can Dominica do for me, we all should be asking what can we do for Dominica. Stop looking at people, places and things…. is not always greener on the other side. Dominican don’t work “closed” on Sunday because the devil worshipers have to go to church, yet in the Bible miracles were performed on the Sabath. Go figure!!!!

Yes we want an international air port, yes we want a hospital, you want one as well so when you need a surgery you can come out healthy, yes we want a shopping mall and proper schools. And clearly you need the last one because there is no way you have a proper education with that level of reasoning.

What you expect from a dog lover? Really a damn Dog lover? Thats the type of people that follow the Labour party… nasty Dog lovers.. probly have dogs all on his/her bed sleeping… sacray sarlopp Malpop chien amie..

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” — Bob Marley. That powerful line were written to encourage listeners to break away from the physical and emotional bondage that kept them from reaching inspired heights. Dominica has many under-utilized resources that if explored correctly can far surpass the economic benefits that Ross brought to the country. Perhaps this is the wakening call to break away from our dependence on others and be self reliant.

But Aye you must admit that we definitely need a new set of eyes and minds to correctly explore these under-utilized resources in order to surpass economic benefits brought by Ross. Would you suggest these guys haven’t taken long enuff and need another 18 years for a total of 36 years to achieve this?

Please quantify your comment “Dominica has many under-utilized resources that if explored correctly can far surpass the economic benefits that Ross brought to the country”, with some valid financial projections and market research survey results……

This is a sad day for Dominica. Rather than blame and speculation on why Ross , we should put forward suggestions and ideas to turn this bad situation into positive that could be even better than Ross used to over.

Developing countries dont like one party state and thats where we are heading , shouting at your meetings that there should be no opposition in DA, this is 2018 Dominican where are your voices , we are last in the OECS can you all remember the 80’s and the 90’s the good times

Just watched the Barbadians in a conference minutes ago, gloat over the coming of Ross university to Barbados. It really hurts and almost brought tears to my eyes. Is that the beginning of Skerritt’s, Kairi FM and their supporters’ curse on Dominica? When shall the people of Portsmouth open their eyes? When shall Dominica come to the realization that this Labour party is a symbol of a dreadful misery, poverty and wickedness on its people?

Oh Dominicans! The Lougawoo had been sounding the calls on Q and DNO for years, Now that your backs will be grinding against the wall, you’ll feel the pains of your greed, selfishness and wickedness. I am so sorry it had to come to this. May the Almighty have mercy on you despite you perpetual support for corruption.

And with Ross goes much of Dominica’s revenue. Is that indicative of he container that was supposed to be used to make the terminal building? Oh how I feel sorry off this my believed Co try with this inept leadership. Will the DLP allow the nation to breathe? There has been absolutely nothing happening and the country is not even at a stand still. It is backing back. Rather than jumping I to the 21st century we are falling back into the 18gh century.

Ross knew where Dominica is going and they couldn’t subject their students to that kind of a police state. Dominica is heading into the direction of a one party state if Skerrit isn’t stopped at the next election. Not a safe place for foreign students. Skerrit needs to be stopped! NOW!

In life everything happens for a reason god don’t gives you what you cannot handle,, he carried the cross of the world upon his shoulders Dominica God will carry your cross. When one door closes many more will open, with God everything is possible. Where there is a will there is be a way, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. All these negative comments will not solve the problem. Lord I put Dominica into your hands thy will be done in Jesus name I pray amen.

You are very right my dear. God has a plan for Dominica and only a praying people will bring it to pass. Do not curse the government, but ask the Lord to deliver Dominica from bondage in all aspects of life. A previous writer stated that we as Dominicans should begin by doing our part to keep our environments clean and attractive. There is work that needs to be done in the meantime. May the Lord bless our native land. Evadne

You spent the last 15 years riding camel overseas with your labor friends, building your villas and fooling those vulnerable Dominicans who were stuck on the island and now you talking crap! Dominica is the most expensive island to fly too, compared to our neighboring islands. So long you talking about airport, but is only when election time coming you talking. Garcon time to leave office. Resign immediately!

Perhaps a more flattering photo could have been used? But then again… maybe its Characteristic of these unfortunate times… Dominica weeps. We all have a moral obligation to set this country aright once again.

I am Compelled to quote the response from Truth because it is really so Truthful & Revealing. Only the Truth will set Dominica Free… A Difference in Vision & Leadership is a Must! I Quote… “Michael, Stop saying what you think, and say what you know, Ross leaving dominica is primarily because of lack of facilitation into the country, I am working at ross for the past 21 years ,UWP started something good, If labour had continued the airport, Ross would be here still , I know, ross want grow, While Dominica refuses to grow, For ross to grow, dominica have to grow, The world is quickly moving, Dominica is reversing, ROSS SAID, IS EITHER GROW , OR GO, NO AIRPORT, NO BRIDGES, BAD ROADS, NO SHOPING CENTERS, NO HOSPITALS, NO JUSTICE, AND NO RESPECT, if YOU WAS ROSS, WOULD YOU STAY?”

Well Said again by Truth- we as a Nation desperately need to wake up & ‘smell the coffee’. Ross has been giving clear ultimatums & the Govt has failed to meet them plain & simple- Golden chance…

So the PM chooses to address Dominicans just a mere hours before Barbados has their big official ceremony for Ross?

The disrespect that this man treats the people of Dominica with knows no bounds!

Did ROSS only minutes prior notify him of their decision? Why the long silence? All those months IAN and labour party supporters screaming that people who ask questions about ROSS were bring the country down and “Haters of the PM”, “Haters of Dominica”…and that ROSS coming back full speed. Was the PM blind sided by Ross or are DOMINICANS tolerating to much from that government?

Skerrit is giving Dominicans false hope. I deal in these business arenas and despite comforting words from Ross, they will leave Dominica and we will get nothing from them. Those words from American business executives are just empty words. You cannot take these words to the bank.

Ross is gone and the people who invested in the area have to lick their wounds and count their losses. There is nothing Skerrit can do for them.

Hey! Take Barbados out of your nonsense, Barbados is a blessed country. The last Hurricane we had was in 1955. Furthermore, Bajans are serious about getting rid of corrupt governments. Perhaps if all you show the same seriousness, then your country will receive blessings. Until then take Barbados out all you stupid talk. Ross… welcome to Barbados.

Yes this lazy,wicked,inept,myopic DLP has been worse than hurricane Maria. They have destroyed everything they have touched .What a Shame!!! Is it cursed Dominica is cursed to have Skerrit as PM?This is a man who will smile with you,but his deceptive nature is beyond measure .He travels,no one knows,he returns,no one knows.zHe is insultive,dunce inarticulate.A perfect squsre peg in wrong hole.His only concern is to win elections.I make no excuses for those DLP MISLEADERS.Gang of incompetent buffoons. Where The Wicked Rule The People Mourn This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party

So true WhatAmIReading. Our people are so ungrateful to even God who is speaking to us through Hurricanes Erica and Maria. when will you all stop blaming one man for natural disasters etc? Aha Lord have mercy on us all! The tongue, the tongue a little member but causes so much harm. People stop your nonesensical barrage and go back to God. It is time to stop those things and look at what is happening worldwide, around us etc and put ourselves in line with Jehovah.

So did the PM cause the floods in Grenada? In Japan too? All the natural disasters world wide.

Awa non awa this is hurtful of my people instead of thinking , use their mouths unruly all the time. Lord have mercy on us. Did u all making those comments remember September 18, 2017? Ah Ah I am in tears – my people are you serious?

Natural and man made disasters happens wherever all the time. A good government plans ahead and put measures in place to recover. That is resiliance..the Labour party proving they cannot provide resilience.

When the economy of the USA was failing the givenement bailed out companies that were too big to fail. All Ross wanted was an airport that was started by UWP 28 years ago and not even that Labour could finish.

Natural and man made disasters happens wherever all the time. A good government plans ahead and put measures in place to recover. That is resiliance..the Labour party proving they cannot provide resilience.

When the economy of the USA was failing the givenement bailed out companies that were too big to fail. All Ross wanted was an airport that was started by UWP 28 years ago and not even that Labour could finish.

What?? One third of Dominicas GDP gone in one stroke and you are still looking for excuses for YOUR PM? Are you just plain stupid or ignorant or perhaps both or more to the point the chief beggar at the dictators red clinic. I just can’t comprehend how low some Dominicans have fallen. You all sold your country for one piece of silver.

Business is never stagnant. Each day we rise, we should be a country of citizens full of new, proactive ideas. When we think in retrospect, there’s always going to be someone to blame and always a better solution “that should have been implemented.” Pray my people, this one is not going to be easy.

Finally something else to talk about …but I feel for the people who have the apts. and businesses in Portsmouth. These big apartments should be use for the displaced Maria victims then. Let the govt. pay for rent. Everything blame skerrit..because it is he who brought the hurricane? magwaysah!!!

Anti-american sentiments; deplorable roads, hospitals and airport; providing diplomat status to international criminals; the current government’s public hostility to opposition, and the unstable political environment teetering on dictatorship may well have contributed to this decision.

The U.S. State department has a responsibility to “ensure the protection of the U.S. Government to American citizens, property, and interests in foreign countries.”

The butterfly effect: The flap of a butterfly’s wings might ultimately cause a hurricane.

Question: Why is it so difficult for us to think outside the box? Why does Dominicans – i.e we – make politics block any vision? RUSM leaving Dominica is not about Skerrit, or Labour, or Freedom or Workers. It is about the economy of all Dominicans.

So even if DLP is in power for the last 18 years, UWP had 4 & 1/2 and DFP was there for 15 during the life of Ross in Dominica – put that petty politics aside – and let’s put our head towards a solution. The past has already happen – let’s work in the present for a solution to this business departure so our common Dominican future is bright and overcomes this setback.

Let’s grow up, my people – be a mature nation – developing a country – not withstanding which political party is in power. Peace. One love.

My friend your expectation is too high.Don’t you get it my friend, Blacks don’t like to be ruled over by people who look like themselves. .Name one 1 country Black people have developed on their own. Dominica will survive.

Michael, Stop saying what you think, and say what you know, Ross leaving dominica is primarily because of lack of facilitation into the country, I am working at ross for the past 21 years ,UWP started something good, If labour had continued the airport, Ross would be here still , I know, ross want grow, While Dominica refuses to grow, For ross to grow, dominica have to grow, The world is quickly moving, Dominica is reversing, ROSS SAID, IS EITHER GROW , OR GO, NO AIRPORT, NO BRIDGES, BAD ROADS, NO SHOPING CENTERS, NO HOSPITALS, NO JUSTICE, AND NO RESPECT, if YOU WAS ROSS, WOULD YOU STAY?

Mr. or Mrs so called “Truth” – the medical school was founded in 1978 as The University of Dominica School of Medicine by Robert Ross – PJ was Premier & Mike Douglas was a major factor in the school coming to Portsmouth. In 1982, the University of Dominica School of Medicine formally changed its name to Ross University School of Medicine at the request of the Freedom Party government of Dominica.

UWP was founded in 1998. So your claim that “UWP started something good” is FAKE & FALSE. But that is besides the point.

Let’s think as mature individuals in a growing nation and find a solution.

Michael Davis, the good thing that UWP started was the airport. Not Ross, based on what Truth wrote.

I know the current party and its members hate to admit it – but the fact remains that the UWP is the only government that has actually done anything concrete about that much talked about international airport.

And no, skerrit signing USD300 million contracts with a Chinese company and no matter how much he says he has saved money away for the construction – isn’t the same as, sourcing the main ingredient – locating and acquiring/purchasing the land!

Michael Davis, I agree with your comments totally. This is typical of us as a people and we need to move away from this constant negative thinking. We are our thoughts, if we constantly think that all is lost, then all IS LOST. This is the power of the subconscious mind at work.

As you rightly said let look to a solution to RUSM departure from Dominica.

This door is closed, let us look to opening another and stop staring blindly, dispendently and aimlessly at the closed door. There are still a few righteous persons in this country, some of whom have apartments. As the bible says “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” God is not going to leave this country stranded.

For all you know this may be a Blessing in disguise. Have faith people, and let us start searching for a possible solution to this situation. Yes I have strong faith in GOD – The author and finisher of all things!!

I am not from your country as a matter of fact I am from Barbados.I am really sorry for the citizens of Dominica that this has happened to you all.As the Bible says when GOD closes a door,he always opens a window.Don’t let this get any of you all down,it’s easy for me to say this but remember,God will make a way where there seems to be no way.Dominicans are humble people,stay strong and keep the faith.

F you Michael. You k ow the depth of my pockets? Ross leaving was preventable…the government failed and therefore they must go….. we should be on the streets now protesting for the government to resign NOW. BS you talking.

You naturalized but Trump will be coming for you soon, where will you run? Lets hope the airport is build fast enough to take you home straight flight. People naturalized before you, born in America, contribute way more than you are getting the boot so take a sit.

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That person who made this comment is living a lie. you probably maybe can’t even buy a ticket to come home so my advice to you is go to immigration in your area and let them report you.

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see what happened in st. croix with hess , everything is for a time if is not you own is even worst. Only wicked people celebrate when sad thing happens.

“Skerrit said in an address to the nation on Friday morning that very soon the university will announce its departure from the country. ”

Guy that is not news to anybody with a small amount of commonsense; one does not have to be involve in rocket science to realize that shortly after Maria Ross left forever! Roosevelt you need to realize you are not God gift to the world; and in business, in order for a business to be successful in a country (both foreign and local) certain infrastructure must be in place.

Roosevelt sitting there looking depressed, miserable, and old cannot help you now! You are a notorious lair, it is only your lies and promises returning to haunt you and the idiots who keep voting for you. We are living in the twenty-first century in a modern world, yet Dominica is like a primitive place out of the common era!

Where is your ambition? You looked after your pocket while you neglect the country, the problem is you Roosevelt!

Lol, “When the people come to me and ask for money, what you want me to tell them go ask God”? Now you You singing a different song now! That day must come, nothing last forever….Remember that…………………More fore!

The uwp should in no way take this and make any political mileage in anyway. I think you guys will be very unpopular by doing that. Let’s come together and make Dominica great again. we need solid leadership that’s why we need change and it will be in the freedom party alone.

@viva mama Eugenia, Oh Please, what you just posted is considered a “curse” to the UWPites. You just said something that’s just too bad for them. Oh Glory Hallejuyah!!!! their feet are off the ground and they rejoicing Ross University left the island. What they have not realized is that they are the ones who will be affected by it…. not the leaders of either party, be it Labour, UWP nor Freedom. Maybe next election, UWP should win, then there will be an international airport, Ross may reconsider returning or another university will open doors, jobs will flow like hot bread on the market and there will be less negativity on the island. Or maybe there will be no natural disasters to affect the island….give them a try. No matter what, people will never be satisfied with whatever is placed infront of them. Too many people want to lead in Dominica and there is not enough room for all those leaders and worst off, people can’t seem to come together to work things out.

Well, the Sir Knight, the great Indian doctor of nothing Dr. Punjab has done it again; another institution has left the country!

Every business Roosevelt Skerrit met in operation in the country on becoming Prime Minister has either left or went into bankruptcy, only to be replaced with the sale of Dominica Diplomatic Passports, and regular travel passports.

Dominica under Roosevelt Skerrit is destroyed: I suppose now that Ross University is gone, the Labor Party zealots, the clowns who shower that idiot with prays are all going to get on their knees in the streets of Dominica, and those looking forward for their free ticket to fly home from wheresoever they are to vote for the dictator will get down on their knees and thank whichever God they serve for Roosevelt Skerrit!

Dominica is a backward place; Ross Students comes from all over the world, that is a reason to have an International Airport in the country, it is easier to get direct flight to St. Kitts, than…

post Maria I heard nothing from the Govt talking about what’s in place for the return of Ross students and I want to believe Ross University wanted to hear if anything was going to be in place and the plans we had in case of another Maria but no nothing was been said. shame to those involved in building Dominica. we can give each other maypwee in the House of Assembly but now what. Dominica shall rise from that but change is needed in every corner of society.

Reggie aquire all his wealth and own how many homes you think he give a jack about what happens. one thing I will say God is forever alive and knows all. So not for one minute anyone should think they’ll steal, misappropriate and think they’ll get away. only time Will tell Reggie. you have done nothing for the people of the North and favours just a few but Alleyne Carbon is in a better place but I wonder where will u be. mayshatay

Dumb… what about that idiot thats in power for 19 yrs,that have the country eating …..you have the guts and audacity to utter such rubbish when Dominica has the lowest minimum wage in the OECS.padner thats a shame,allu really have fowl brain and came out from a fowls … to say labor cah twavay.Morrons

Indeed, it is a very sad day for Dominica. Who wants to rejoice over this? Such a person should be ashamed of themselves. Pointing fingers at each other not going to take us anywhere. The key here is comfort and not division. What the Labour and Workers Party should be doing is to ensure the people that they will bring better solutions to the situation. Point fingers at Skerrit doesn’t make any sense. Being in America for such a long time, I had the opportunity to pay off my mortgage in a timely manner before the hurricane. I really feeling sorry for the people who are still owing so much to the bank with the loans. I cannot say Ross haven’t been good to Dominica, this was just a business decision, bigger than Dominica.

Quick quack boy that pm just lie like he didn’t no sense January trying to fool people I hope those Dominicans eyes and ears that close will open it now skerrit must go wicked he is a failure to the nation

Listen, be real. He could not even make a success of running KFC remember and Karl Nassief turn that into a goldmine. And how about that failed airline, what was it called again, Cardinal I believe. No Sir, Do not believe he should run a medical school for profit.

Very unfortunate that Ross is leaving but we have to recognize the reasons why they have made this decision. The mere fact that the country was without communication for weeks while the families of the students wait in despair to hear from them. We were at the mercy of those who had satellite phones to transmit information around. Not even the government and law enforcement authorities had any means of communication. Finally, the inability of government to adequately assist Ross students and faculty, lead to this decision. I am extremely saddened for those who depended on Ross for their businesses.

The Prime Minister knew the sad news a long time ago. But, as usual he kept it among his inner circle so as to keep fooling his gullible supporters in Portsmouth and island wide. I hate to see them go. Nevertheless, it’s a clear demonstration of the incompetence displayed by the most corrupt government in the history of the nation.

The above may be the last straw to break his staunch supporters back who kept believing the lies and deceit he feeds them for their supper. As the IMF report stated, Dominica continues to be last in all economic development indicators worldwide, while the Laborites continue to praise his report card. Change is long overdue!!

Reply to this and state any domino effect you can think of as a direct result of Ross’ departure.

I see utility companies such as Domlec, FLOW, Digicel and DOWASCO losing significant revenue from the non-operational ROSS building itself and the students who would have used these services in the now EMPTY apartments.

I also see reduced revenue to LIAT as a direct result of the loss of the students flying to Dominica for studies.

My Domino is that I see crime on the increase because as we know our Police Force has lost their way. At least Ross had their private security firm to look after their students (something the Police Force could never do as they don’t patrol at night with any significance)

Mr Douglas claimed in the recent sitting of the Parliament that things were doing so wonderfully well after Maria that he was forced to sing ” how great thou art ” so now that this has happened, what will he sing.

It’s a sad day for Dominicans. This is no laughing matter. Some citizens are going to be seriously hurt financially and emotionally by this decision. I heard part of the PM’s press conference this morning. Mr. Skerrit is inarticulate, incoherent and unconvincing. Public speaking is a huge dilemma for him. This should serve as a lesson going forward. No country should so heavily rely on a foreign business entity. One of the most unfortunate consequences of this ‘tragedy’, some government ministers and officials unconscionably have blamed the opposition for this fiasco. Unbelievable! This just serve to further divide an already fiercely politically fragmented country. This Divide and Rule strategy must end as it only tears the country apart. There is an urgent need for unity of purpose, cohesion of ideas, togetherness of our efforts to make Dominica rise from the ashes.

If this is the manner in which a Prime Minister speaks, my God no wonder why Dominica has gotten so many bad deals. But remember WikiLeaks told us that Skerrit is usually out of his depths when he is around educated people.I sm ashamed … am,am,am,am,am .I counted almost 30 times . Where The Wicked Rule The People MOURN This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party!!

Ido, You said no country should heavily rely on a foreign business entity, Could you please explain what sort of country you talking about? Be more specific than that, Because far as I know all countries rely heavily on each other my friend for example selling export import materials etc please guide me into harbor thanks.

Man bites dogs, small local businesses are the engine of growth especially for these vulnerable economies in the Caribbean. Most of the money made by these local entities do not leave our shores. ROSS UNIVERSITY was responsible for 30cents of every dollar that went into government coffers. This is similar to putting almost all your eggs in one basket, a very silly thing to do. Foreign businesses are strictly motivated by profit. As soon as any adversity, they shut up shop. This then places the entire country in financial ruins. The domino effects have disastrous economic and social consequences for the affected country. Unemployment escalates and crime follows closely behind. Nothing stops a bullet like a good paying job. Most of the Caribbean governments should focus more on indigenous businesses especially by boosting agriculture. Let us strive to grow most of what we eat and produce most of what we use. Depending too heavily on foreign entities is a recipe for disaster.

Kaval..just because Dominicans dealing with it doesn’t mean foreigners will…stop promising the airport build the airport already. I saw the news in Virginia and the students were complaining how difficult it was to leave Dominica to get home after Maria. Good thing I naturalize

You naturalized but Trump will be coming for you soon, where will you run? Lets hope the airport is build fast enough to take you home straight flight. People naturalized before you, born in America, contribute way more than you are getting the boot so take a sit.

no news from the school yet directly “We understand the Dominica government has made a statement this morning related to RUSM. At this time RUSM does not have any related announcement. Of course we want to keep all of our colleagues, students and faculty informed. Please join us for today’s scheduled 5PM ET webinar.”

18 years and this is what we have gotten: death of the agri industry, anemic tourism with same ole attractions, a government that generated revenue through begging, DCP closed, retail stores closed, increased violent crimes especially murders, increased laziness and dependency, more civil servants dealing drugs than ever, gov and law enforcement involved in criminal activities like molestation and murder and still in office, a one man party with a bunch of puppets. He and minister from north in argument over daughter and the father cannot talk cause PM have dirt on him. Increased harrasment of our young women for monetary favours to get education, blaming of everything else for our incompetence, abuse of our national symbols, constitution, dignity, and churches. Maria was a clensing and it is just what is happening. In a country run by fools with no principles and where men think deception is wisdom the people will suffer. It is only a matter of time. The list goes on, wise up!!!!!!

That is terrible news. The new owners of Ross has decided on profit – the insurance money – which is greater than the cost of repairs. Dominica Medical Board should withdraw it’s License and Accreditation immediately.

The lack of loyalty should be enough motivation for government to seize the campus & all property and make available to a successor Medical School. The medical school which was founded in 1978 by Robert Ross has created a history in Dominica which must be capitalized on to build another institution. Obviously the new owner must have found a new jurisdiction to grant accreditation to it’s institution.

The “Medical School of the Dominica State College” can operate on the Campus – the new school accredited and recognition by National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation through the U.S. D of Edu, allowing American students to participate in the U.S. Federal Direct Student Loan Program, Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in…

It was your government that chased them of the island. This are business people and they were no longer prepared to put up with Skerrits nonsense. Only you red monkeys are still putting up with this corrupt and incompetent dictator.

Michael I don’t know what your motives are. I am not rejoicing over Ross decision to leave but clearly now they do no longer need approval from our medical board because they have gone and if our government seize their property what message does this give to other investors? You want us to be like Venezuela without toilet paper?

My motives are to create a new Medical school on the former Ross Campus; mind you the land is on “lease” to Ross. In 2003, RUSM was acquired by DeVry Education Group which has since renamed itself Adtalem Global Education. They all about PROFIT!

The medical university can also received state-specific accreditation from California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and other US states if properly represented. Besides getting accredited by Dominica Medical Board – it can seek and obtain the same from the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation through the U.S. Department of Education, allowing American students to participate in the U.S. Federal Direct Student Loan Program Dominica Medical Board, the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions & the General Medical Council of Great Britain.

If Robert Roos could have done it – why can’t a government back medical school not do the same? We have the history,…

It’s clear that Mr. Davis is looking at Dominica capitalizing on this downfall. Which I think is a great Idea. The country needs a proper medical field. This opportunity can be a tremendous improvement in the level of education Dominica provides for the up and coming science majors. No one can truly rejoice in the fact that Ross is leaving, knowing Dominica has invested a lot of it’s revenue into this foreign source of income. It is truly sad. But if this is the actual hard facts and reality we as Dominicans have to face, then we should truly capitalise. Let’s make the phrase ‘ as one door closes, another door opens ‘ hard reality and put it into action.

I would hate to think that the Editor of DNO would put it’s thumbs on the scale of debate and not publish my follow-up comment. I give the benefit of the doubt & cite that maybe my follow comment is “lost” in the deluge of other comments and it is not an expression of bias by the Editors of DNO.

ADMIN: Thank you for your consideration. You may not have meant your comment to be funny but we appreciate the unintentional humour in this situation none the less. All your comments so far have been published. It was only temporarily “lost” in the deluge of other comments.

God gave us Dominicans all we need to prosper on the island. See how quickly everything came back to bloom. Stop complaining on every platform about the country. We’re putting too much negative energy out there. What you put out you will receive. Stop knocking down each other. Stop blaming every problem we have on someone else. Work hard. Push. Stay positive. Mind your business a bit more than that of others. Raise your kids right. Educate yourselves . Read more. We can survive and thrive if we step away from all the complaining and be more positive and work!

I have always said that “”””Where be The Wicked Rule The People Mourn”””””…It was shameful and disgusting to hear the way my Prime Minister was searching for words as if he was a school drop out. Is the word “”am,,am,,,am,,”””,his biggest vocabulary term?Why is he so obsessed with this word?Is it a reflection of his dunceness? Well the only set of people who did not know that Ross had left, were the MISLEADER S of the DLP,but most of us knew,and this is because of the disgraceful and failed leadership of DLP.Everything they touch is perishing,and those of you who don’t believe that it’s a punishment from God, that’s fine ….The country is being mauled by God because our leadership is evil in every respect. Where The Wicked Rule The People Mourn,!!!! This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party!!!

Skerrit we knew this was coming,and all the cards are falling down around you,this is your empty promises for the last 18 years,you should have built or upgraded the airport longtime ago,now all these people are left with all these thousand of dollars in loans to the banks,so i guess you will pay them of,all your lies are finally coming to light,i feel some what for the people but they should know how deceitful you are,use the cbi money to pay of the loans,also to many of the citizens,this is the result of putting one man in front of God,Dominica is doomed and the next few months will be total havoc in this once prosperous nation.God be with you all.

One of the main concerns of Ross was direct flights to Dominica and exorbitant expenses incurred from island hopping. Now they have moved to another regional country with an international airport. Less stress to the students and professors. All promises of an international airport is now too late.

Incompetence at its best. Go on Dominicans keep making excuses still. Let excuses fill the gap left by Ross. Tell these excuses to the people of Portsmouth who has loss upon loss. This is what happens when you put party and politicians before your own interests. I see a fellow Dominican state ‘good riddance ‘ to Ross. Are we for real? Well Barbados and St. Kitts are saying ‘welcome’ and once again we are left scratching our heads. This is what happens when we do not hold our political leaders accountable. Poor Erica and Maria, they are only the straws that broke the camel’s back. All our smaller Caribbean sister countries have international airports, we have night landing, clap clap. A very sad day indeed. Boy we are not our parents’ generation

Normal service has resumed under this labor party foreclosure agency. Since the year 2000 businesses has been shutting down nonstop. people going out of business like crazy. For every 10 businesses closed 0 opens. Labor at their best. Skeritt needs to go to jail. He lied about Ross return, leading Dominicans into the wilderness. So they like it. take what all you get. Maybe this will smack some sense into Portsmouth people’s heads but then again that red cool aid they’ve been drinking might have brainwashed them so there’s no telling

Skerrit what is the truth behind Ross closure? Do you intend to replace it with a casino? Did Ross’s go because of Maria or, they were forced out? Did anyone violate Ross agreement to continue in Dominica indefinitely? Was Ross forced out because of we we’re not comfortable with the American presence that we’re seen as spies? Skerrit please tell us the truth because your statement this morning is very depressing to many of us just as we were depressed the day after Maria.

Dominicans non stop negativity caused this. Y’all still on every platform complaining about every last thing! What you put out there returns to you. Before Maria complaints..after Dominicans decided to destroy their economy by looting like crazy…after they looted they complained no jobs..no food..no supplies …now what y’all really think caused this people to leave. The students loved the island. They were safer here than on any other island. They invested in the island look at their compound…You think they really wanted to leave?? Nah the energy on this island just so dam negative for no real reason…Y’all put this out there…so we reaping it. I feel sorry for those who depended heavily on this school…what now??? Now Dominicans actually getting ….to complain about….so…1…2…3…GO!

Unadulterated and stinking garbage!!! Your noisome vapours in support of Skerrit are polluting level headed thinking Dominicans. It’s because of corrupt and bad leadership by DLP,facilitated and fuelled by you and your I’lks, who are blinded and steeped in mental slavery.Skerrit never had,and will never have what it takes to be a Prime Minister,and we are paying dearly for that Where The Wicked Rule, The People Mourn This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party.

This is indeed a sad news for Dominica, it reminds me of when the great economic depression was felt in certain countries, investments were at a rise prior and then after this home owners and landlords who would have built their home in a way to facilitate this, they suffered a great loss. A lot of people are going to feel tough economic pressure from this, I am not one for relocation, but I think this might be a good time to consider opportunities abroad, even if it’s for a short time to help out with immediate expenses. My heart grieves for the people of Dominica, in particular Ports Mouth

Dominica under Skerrit, is a country built on lies and deception and one never knows what to believe until they actually see with their eyes. This Skerrit is about politics first and to hell with country. The man looks for glory and praise in everything and I wouldn’t be surprised if this announcement is another one. He likes to destroy and crush the hopes of Dominicans and after they are crushed he runs back with socalled resurrection story so he could be seen as ‘How great thou art’, just as we saw last month with the state college when he created a very bad image of the school and their debt and Dr. Peter should be held responsible only to run back days later to promote Peters as ambassador at large. I don’t believe a thing this man says, just as I don’t believe a thing Satan the father of lies says.

Ross didn’t leave because of Hurricane Maria…. Ross as well as others before it (DCP, etc) left because of mismanagement of the economy. The hurricane was a justifiable reason. In other words, they didn’t want the government to look like imbeciles! When politicians lie, the people may endure/tolerate it, but businesses won’t – they like stability and accountability.

I happened to listen to our P.M.’s address on the radio announcing the departure of Ross university today. and I have never heard such a rambling, disjointed speech from someone who is supposed to be our leader. Quite frankly, it was an embarrassment. This is a sad day for Dominica. Ross called Skerrit’s bluff and the citizens of Dominic, especially in Portsmouth are the losers. It is not Skerrit, who is on the breadline. Yes Maria did not help but many of the issues date from before that. Now Skerrit is talking about sharing the fruits with Ross. What fruits? I just pray and hope that he is not referring to them bequeathing their local b assets to him and his friends because he will have something else coming, especially after antagonising and disrespecting Ross.

This is what happens when you stand “Pat” fool the ignorant and fail to keep up with the times and your competitors. Skerrit can continue to fool the Red Supporters after every overseas trip and pretend to be Santa Clause, but those in the know see through his gimmick. We need that airport like yesterday or else we will cease to be relevant. What lies will you tell this time honcho?

I looked at this man smiling and laughing in making this statement, the worst news to ever hit Dominica in ages even worst than Maria in my books. Look at how Ian Douglas was and also Austrie sitting next to the PM it was indeed sickening….I hate these people so much for this you dont know. The government knew what was happening and did not say a word to the people, Ian Douglas is a damn fool coming and talk nonsense bout Ross coming back in september then said January WDF is wrong with these people, one set of people making all the money in Dominica CBI. Wait till this CBI kicks us in our a** with all these foreigners with our passport all over the world. Dominca Fininshing under this Labour Government. Beg they want everybody to beg wicked race of people….Vote them out and let them answer to all what they did to my Dominica. The same Hartley Henry giving advice to Skerrit, now Ross in Barbados, the PM is being controlled by these people for their own benefit

Night WATCH Man i feel you,the people are getting what they deserve,they have placed this man in front of our Creator,Skerrit has abused the people of Dominica,but words come back to bite them,let them suck salt now,one day for them one for us,Skerrit is a liar.

While I am expecting the usual backlash and political BS that flows freely on this forum, the questions to ask is this: 1) What demands did Ross place upon Dominica to facilitate their return? 2) What assurances were they wanting/demanding that made a return unlikely 3) Is it possible that Hurricane Maria simply provided a pretext for a conversation/reason/decision that has been had many times over the past 40 years?

It’s easy to blame Government or anyone involved, but without the full knowledge of their reason for not returning we’re only making noise. They are a business and businesses make decisions for their own interests, not for the countries they reside in, no matter how long the stay or history.

Spoken like a true business person. I can also ask the following questions:

1. What incentives were we willing to offer to entice them to stay? 2. Were there any contingency planning done if our government felt that they would eventually leave? 3. What happens to property owners and investors who are left holding the debt from construction of apartments? 4. Who owns the property and are there plans to entice another medical school to occupy the space and commence operations on the island?

Property owners and investors who built apartments will need to find new tenants – from where? Who knows. That’s unfortunately just business. Perhaps the government of Dominica can bail them out – but it isn’t going to be Ross’ responsibility to take care of them.

Paul what nonsense are you talking, which government bail who? Roosevelt Skerrit is the government!

The sale of passports cannot sustain the need of the country, there are no industries in the country from which revenues can derive. This man and the fools who are in league with him took Dominica from a fast developing country to where our nation is today.

Giving out contracts to Chines who bring in their labor force, and even the food the eat generates nothing into the treasury of the country, he gives several contracts to his advisers in Barbados friends, when there are people who could have built that same bridge.

God is not asleep, he deals with wickedness, and corruption in his own time. Roosevelt has exult himself above God when he said ” when people ask God for something and he take long to give it to them, when they come him and beg he gives it to them right away.

Why was the government so cagey about the matter even in parliament? Why a high powered team politicians and Civic minded individuals not put in place to meaningfully negotiate with Ross? Why are roads,hospitals and airport placed on the back burner by DLP when these seem to have been issues,? This is an intransparent government who treat the people disrespectfully,so the true reasons will only be know when they leave office .I make no excuses for evil minded people. Where The Wicked Rule The People Mourn This DLP is a Wicked and Evil Party

Is not when you get a free house and 3,000.00 you have to say “Labour Ka Twaive”. Is when the party does thing that benefit us all AS A COUNTRY not just you. International air port, a factory, etc,Is not because you get a 5000,00 in your pocket means it’s the best government. Things have to be done to benefit the ENTIRE country, not cause you because you’re his friend or supporters. I keep saying our air access in Dominica is poor, garbage, that is not attractive. And do not DARE blame the hurricane, that was always in the coming, the hurricane just give them the excuse/reason they needed to go, is like having an old roof you know you have to change but as the hurricane pass you just get the “strength” you need to do it. I hope Ian go and stay in those rooms he called being “Even better than rooms you find in North America”.

Well Ross not coming back, Zor…look at a blow banks, restaurants and land lords going to get. Labour Ka Twavie but not what they supposed to be…

This news is the worst… A government that running this country for 18 years.. because of there failure to develop this country and to fix this country after Erica and Maria… you see why this 18million dollar bring was not a priority.. now who didn’t see will see… who didn’t hear will feel… Labour party failure to this country.

Every disappointment is a blessing. For too long Ross has been shaking down Dominica for concessions and making unreasonable demands on this impoverished island. We will survive and come back stronger.

The dynamics that caused them to leave still remain. You guys actually think that, renaming Melville Hall Airport with expensive flights to Dominica and poor connection was the answer. There is no night life and any business ideas or project that conflicts with a few wealthy families on the island are immediately killed. Keep drinking Skerrit’s Kool Aid.

They think there is something special about their nature island, and because they love their PM the world will cater to them and their baloney.

We knew for a long time that Roosevelt is not an intelligent person; he was a school teacher in Dominica, but it does not take academics for that to happen. The man proved he is a fool when he allowed Ralph Gonzales to influence, and caused him to spend more then five ($500,000,000.00) hundred million dollars, which is more than half of a billion dollars installing landing lights on Melville Hall Airport, and rename it Douglas-Charles believing that is all need dictated by Ralph.

That would be the clincher to pull industries and people into the country. Roosevelt lack the ability to think cognitively, as a result he allows people to make a damn fool out of him, Roosevelt is not running Dominica, the people out of Barbados, and guys like Ralph Gonzales has ran Dominica for the past eighteen years.

The inevitable has happened. Sorry for those that wil suffer financially but who cannot hear will feel. I want to hear what those dumb laborats have to say who were in their own fantasy world thinking that “Ross would soon return”. This decision by Ross to leave the island was long coming. Maria just sped up the process. Maria was never the main reason as Dominca has always lacked the infrastructure, night life, activities, cheap prices, casino, strip clubs, etc to sustain the modern day American demands. Let me hear them dummy still say labor ka travay after they have been so slow and uncaring in their recovery efforts after Maria. Dominicans should ignore this monster named Skeritt and hold him accountable for misleading them into the darkness again and again because he constantly promised and repeated like an old broken record that Ross would be back.

The bottom line is Ross have a responsibility to look out for the safety, welfare and comfort of its students. That includes being able to evacute quickly and safely in time of emergency. Dominica does not and did not give that assurance. Dominicans should ask themselves a question. I know you have been here calling out the BS this gov been doing. If our government had held these principles to its people we would be in a better spot. It has been about them politicians with thier lies and deception marginalization and belittling of its people. A pm that claims he so love his people and his people love him yet he drives around with more security than fort knox like he shielded from someone. Dominicans will get more to come if they don’t wise up. A resillient country can only be accomplished when people are ressilliant and can take care of themselves.

You left out a very important aspect that Ross, as a medical school, needed to function effectively, and that is hospitals and clinics adequate enough to create a good learning experience for their students.

Breaking news???? Nope. Stale news. It was inevitable as death. I have just listened to the PM’s address and it was ambiguous at best, in regard to the way forward. He referenced some request made to Ross but he can’t say what it is. And I’m sure the press will not ask. Just imagine in one swoop 30 percent of our GDP gone and the very volatile CBI brings in 50 percent of out national income. Where does that leave us? Wake up people.

Ross fairly recently signed a 25 year renewal contract, so I’m sure Skerrit is wheeling and dealing to get as much as he can for breech of contract. The sad thing is whatever deal is made, will the country benefit from it or just him or him and his cronies? Remember this carefully – there is a lot of money coming from this and he needs to be held accountable, which is why he’s saying he can’t say. This will make his personal pockets bulge even more. He doesn’t give a …. about the country.

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